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SRINAGAR — Three persons were detained as security forces busted a 'narco-terror' module in northern Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday.

An official quoted by the news agency Kashmir Scroll said that after receiving input that a person was trying to find purchasers for heroin, a trap was laid by Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army in Karnah.

He said that two persons were later apprehended with approximately 500 grams of heroin. They have been identified as Shafeeq Ahmad Sheikh son of Late Mohammad Shafi Sheikh, a resident of Khawarparab Karnah and Tariq Ahmad Malik son of Ghulam Ahmad Malik, a resident of Baghballa.

"Further investigation revealed the presence of three pistols with a person identified as Parvez Ahmed Pathan, a resident of Sadhpura," he said.

Immediately, Parvez was apprehended in a joint raid by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army. "Three pistols, 76 pistol rounds, six pistol magazines and approximately, five kilograms of suspected explosives were recovered from his possession," the official said.

In this regard, the official added, an FIR was registered and further interrogations and investigations are going on.

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PULWAMA — In a significant action against drug trafficking, Pulwama Police have made significant strides, culminating in the arrest of four notorious drug peddlers. Acting on directives from SHO Pulwama, a police team from Police Station Pulwama established a strategic checkpoint at Chatripora, Pulwama, leading to a pivotal apprehension.

During the routine checking, Shahid Salam Ganie, son of Abdul Salam Ganie, and resident of Sirnoo, was caught with a contraband substance, sparking a detailed investigation. A case under FIR number 108/2024 was promptly registered at Police Station Pulwama, setting in motion a meticulous inquiry.

Subsequent to Ganie's disclosure and the evidence unearthed during the probe, law enforcement conducted raids across multiple locations. This concerted effort resulted in the confiscation of approximately 80 grams of a heroin-like substance.

As a consequence, three additional suspects were detained. They have been identified as Abrar Farooq, Tariq Ahmad Ganie, and Fayaz Ahmad Wani, residents of Prichoo and Chandgam respectively.

The investigation continues, with authorities anticipating further recoveries and arrests as they intensify efforts to stem the tide of drug trafficking in the area.

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